OSHKOSH — The Civil Air Patrol recognized two of its staunchest partners, the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, on the opening day of the world’s largest air show by presenting them with replicas of CAP’s Congressional Gold Medal. Maj. Gen. Joe Vazquez, CAP’s national commander, presented the medals during AirVenture to Jack […]
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AOPA and Jeppesen launch Captain Jepp Challenge
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Jeppesen launched the first of three Captain Jepp Challenges on July 26 at AirVenture. New challenges will launch in October and January, giving pilots the opportunity to participate and enter for a chance to win a gift card or trip to AirVenture 2017. Pilots should visit the Captain Jepp […]
Cirrus Aircraft awarded first Joseph T. Nall Safety Award
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has honored Cirrus Aircraft with the first annual Joseph T. Nall Safety Award. “Over the past decade Cirrus has earned one of the best safety records in the industry, and we are proud to acknowledge their work with the Joseph T. Nall Safety Award,” said […]
EAA Chapter 1044 selects first scholarship recipients
By ELLEN RANDOLL OVERGAARD, Ariz. — Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 1044 has selected two local teenagers to receive fully-paid scholarships, including tuition and roundtrip airfare, to the EAA Advanced Air Academy summer 2016 program. The Air Academy offers young people the opportunity to meet and work with aviation professionals, while living and learning the arts, […]
Pilot’s Guide to Avionics debuts at Oshkosh
Published annually by the Aircraft Electronics Association, the 2016-17 edition of the Pilot’s Guide to Avionics will be unveiled with free distribution at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin, July 25-31. AEA staff members will distribute thousands of free copies to pilots and aircraft owners at the AEA’s AirVenture booth, No. 2035-2036 in […]
Wichita Aero Club names scholarship winners
The Wichita Aero Club has awarded two Edward W. Stimpson Scholarship for 2016 and, for the second year in a row, has increased the amount of the award, this time to $5,000 each. “We are very pleased to announce that Zavier Luciano, an Aviation Maintenance Technology student at Wichita Area Technical College and Talon Michelle […]
WAI scholarships for 2017 expected to top $600,000
Applications are now being taken for Women in Aviation’s scholarships for 2017. As of early July, the association is offering 98 scholarships valued at $499,000. Scholarships are available for nearly every interest in aviation and aerospace and include academic scholarships, flight training scholarships, aviation maintenance centered scholarships, advanced flight ratings and type ratings, and a […]
AOPA receives workplace wellness award
FREDERICK, Maryland — The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) received the Gold Level Wellness at Work Award from Van Mitchell, secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, at a ceremony held June 10. According to AOPA officials, 42 Maryland businesses received awards, but only nine received the top-level Gold level award. “AOPA […]
From shoe salesman to airport developer
Woody Lesikar of Houston, Texas, is this year’s recipient of the George Palmer Putnam Award, which recognizes support provided by a non-member to The Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots. Submitted by the Houston Ninety-Nines for his support of their chapter, Woody was selected as the epitome of an individual who gives his energy, time, […]